McKnightstown Pennsylvania Map

About McKnightstown, Pennsylvania

McKnightstown is a locality in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 695. The population density is 194.4 people per km². McKnightstown is located at 39.8706°N, 77.3255°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17307.

McKnightstown rests in a broad, gently sloping valley, where the rich, dark earth of Adams County spills out from the forested ridges to the north and west. It lies 26.3 miles north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 53°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-north-west of Gettysburg. The landscape here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their rows marching in orderly lines across the terrain, interspersed with stands of mature hardwoods whose leaves rustle with a sound like whispered secrets. The air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil or the faint, clean aroma of pine from the surrounding woodlands. Even on the brightest days, a certain diffused light seems to settle over McKnightstown, softening the edges of barns and farmhouses, lending a quiet grace to the weathered clapboard and stone. The land itself feels patient, having seen seasons turn and generations pass with a steady, enduring presence. The history of McKnightstown is tied to the agricultural heart of Pennsylvania, a place where farming has been the lifeblood for centuries, shaping both the physical and cultural landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of self-sufficiency, established homesteads that have since grown into the farms and hamlets that define the area. While the whispers of past industries might be subtle, the enduring legacy is in the land itself, a testament to the hard work and connection to the soil that has sustained McKnightstown. The local economy, though diversified, still finds its roots in the bounty of the earth, with produce markets and agricultural services playing a quiet but vital role in the daily hum of life. There are no grand monuments here, but the simple, unpretentious beauty of the working farms and the quiet dignity of the community speak volumes of its enduring character.

About This McKnightstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McKnightstown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.87065, -77.325541. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McKnightstown and Adams County.

Detailed location data for McKnightstown includes the ZIP code (17343), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Adams County (Gettysburg), and school district assignment (Gettysburg Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McKnightstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.